The Grey Nomads - General

roadtourer · roadtourer

My fellow GN's, I'm just wondering how you all go about your travels and with internet? I have been looking at gongles and know they are available but wondering how you all go about accessing the internet while on the road. Currently we are with TPG on ADSL+ but am looking into buying a dongle and what gre...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, all thanks for all the great encouragement, today left Iron Knob, where I had free camped last night, there was a dump spot, and water, a nice big camp spot. This morning I set off to Ceduna, I shed a tear or three, that was one of the places my Sam wanted to get to before he passed, it wasn't to be. Then...

D and D · D and D

We're looking for a free camp at Emerald in Q/L. We have to get some work done of the ute in Emerald so we have to stay there and a number of people we've spoken to discouraged us from staying at the bridge so we're looking for alternatives if there are any. Regards Dave

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, currently in Penrith near Sydney but will be up with the sparrows in the morning (Sunday) and hope to be over the Mexican boarder early to mid afternoon. Staying in Wodonga or Howlong, probably Howlong but no sure howlong for though maybe not too long I am going to try and not stop in Yass NSW cos tha...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Happy Birthday Doug Have a nice day my friend Cheers John

pondsmob · pondsmob

In a weeks time we are off on a desert adventure, not taking the van this time, but got the patrol all decked out with all essentials and sleeping in the roof top tent. When internet access is available may post photos.

Aemerf · Aemerf

In the meantime, we have to do a few modifications, don't we, just because we can??? Rip out the curtains, tear down pelmets, annihalate the dining area -

frangipani · frangipani

Athena was a pleasure to drive, I pulled up apprx 50ks out of Mildura, stayed at a Truck stop, only had one truck with me, I did see him till this morning. it was 3 degs over night, had to wear beanie, scarf extra blankies,. But I loved it. Can't get the hot water going, so boiled water on stove instead, had...

frangipani · frangipani

After having my late husbands home grown mandarins confiscated at Renmark, it only got better, some scenery at Renmark. I was sent an Angel in the name of Jeff, he owns The Spalding Pub, let me free camp in his back yard, this is what he does for the weary traveller, I was able to charge my tablet, so i decid...

Blue · Blue

the latest topic that has been replied in doesn't refresh to the top?

Vic41 · Vic41

I saw a new Hi Ace Diesel today and was talking to the driver (council vehicle) he said the new one he was driving was a five cylinder manual with a Volvo motor and had a lot more grunt than the previous 4 cylinder petrol Hi Ace work vehicle and much better fuel consumption. I was surprised it had a Volvo mo...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We are at Macrossan Park on the flinders hwy just east of charters Towers, is anyone in the area for a catchup. It rained most of the day but weather on the improve tomorrow. slowly making our way to Mt Isa.

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

Late next week.. (around 8 Aug) I plan to head North from Central Vic to SE QLD.... I prefer to start somewhere around Mansfield and stick to the mountain ranges below the snow line as that is where the photo opportunities and scenery are.... I am attempting to loosely plan opportunities to meet up with...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Have great day Paul and enjoy that new chair you are picking up today. I was dobbed in, now you are

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

My last day of real work on Friday 22Augest 34 years service as line worker .Worked in Ryde to Brooklyn area maintaining 11kv /415v mains and supply to customers.. . At 61 I 'm doing the big loop . A few things to do before we go like some maintenance on home mainly gutters .. See you all out there .. Grae...

cobberandco · cobberandco

Suburban gas/electric model sw6dea. When lighting with gas the hot water unit takes a number of efforts before it stays lit. It seems to attempt to start in bouts of 3. And then requires being switched off and on again. And a further 3 attempts then try to light. Sometimes it may take 3-4 on/off at...

Gundog · Gundog

I have spent yesterday look for a towing rig, my preference is leaning towards either the BT50/Ranger or a Triton 2010/11 The Bt50/Ranger in a freestyle cab 3.0ltr TDI as either a 2.5 or 3t towing capacity, where the Triton in a similar configuration is only 2.25t. Finding one is not the problem but the...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more, i did not realise i was so well off

Helena · Helena

Hi All, It is with great reluctance and long discussions, that we have decided to sell our campervan, We only bought it last year and had so much work done on it but unfortunately age has caught up with us, after a trip to W.A. we realise that we cannot continue travelling on the road. We have been so lu...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Learning on this trip what we need to organise re lounge chair asnd table placement as well as what we need to do to tidy up the tandem wheel arch. Aussie Paul.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Internet - How do you....? (Preview) My fellow GN's, I'm just wondering how you all go about your travels and with internet? I have been looking at gongles and know they are available but wondering how you all go about accessing the internet while on the road. Currently we are with TPG on ADSL+ but am looking into buying a dongle and what gre...	roadtourer	13	1176	11:01 AM Aug 17, 2014 by Tamey
	i'm at Yalata (Preview) Hi, all thanks for all the great encouragement, today left Iron Knob, where I had free camped last night, there was a dump spot, and water, a nice big camp spot. This morning I set off to Ceduna, I shed a tear or three, that was one of the places my Sam wanted to get to before he passed, it wasn't to be. Then...	frangipani	7	807	09:05 AM Aug 17, 2014 by shekon
	Camp Sites at Emerald Qld (Preview) We're looking for a free camp at Emerald in Q/L. We have to get some work done of the ute in Emerald so we have to stay there and a number of people we've spoken to discouraged us from staying at the bridge so we're looking for alternatives if there are any. Regards Dave	D and D	6	1060	08:13 AM Aug 17, 2014 by D and D
	FAREWELL PENRITH HELLOW MEXICO (Preview) Yep, currently in Penrith near Sydney but will be up with the sparrows in the morning (Sunday) and hope to be over the Mexican boarder early to mid afternoon. Staying in Wodonga or Howlong, probably Howlong but no sure howlong for though maybe not too long I am going to try and not stop in Yass NSW cos tha...	Dougwe	16	954	08:00 AM Aug 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Happy Birthday Dougwe ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Happy Birthday Doug Have a nice day my friend Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	47	1228	03:03 AM Aug 17, 2014 by roadtourer
	Travelling to Birdsville (Preview) In a weeks time we are off on a desert adventure, not taking the van this time, but got the patrol all decked out with all essentials and sleeping in the roof top tent. When internet access is available may post photos.	pondsmob	1	384	02:59 AM Aug 17, 2014 by roadtourer
	Retired, new (older) van, and nearly ready to go!! (Preview) In the meantime, we have to do a few modifications, don't we, just because we can??? Rip out the curtains, tear down pelmets, annihalate the dining area -	Aemerf	5	684	08:17 PM Aug 16, 2014 by Aemerf
	i'm on my way (Preview) Athena was a pleasure to drive, I pulled up apprx 50ks out of Mildura, stayed at a Truck stop, only had one truck with me, I did see him till this morning. it was 3 degs over night, had to wear beanie, scarf extra blankies,. But I loved it. Can't get the hot water going, so boiled water on stove instead, had...	frangipani	13	928	10:29 AM Aug 16, 2014 by The Hats
	second day. (Preview) After having my late husbands home grown mandarins confiscated at Renmark, it only got better, some scenery at Renmark. I was sent an Angel in the name of Jeff, he owns The Spalding Pub, let me free camp in his back yard, this is what he does for the weary traveller, I was able to charge my tablet, so i decid...	frangipani	10	869	08:32 AM Aug 16, 2014 by Kendo
	How Come... . (Preview) the latest topic that has been replied in doesn't refresh to the top?	Blue	5	1073	03:56 AM Aug 16, 2014 by Glenelg
	New Hi Ace Diesel... (Preview) I saw a new Hi Ace Diesel today and was talking to the driver (council vehicle) he said the new one he was driving was a five cylinder manual with a Volvo motor and had a lot more grunt than the previous 4 cylinder petrol Hi Ace work vehicle and much better fuel consumption. I was surprised it had a Volvo mo...	Vic41	13	902	10:13 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Vic41
	Macrosan park (Preview) We are at Macrossan Park on the flinders hwy just east of charters Towers, is anyone in the area for a catchup. It rained most of the day but weather on the improve tomorrow. slowly making our way to Mt Isa.	Poppy sore eye	6	711	09:25 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Olley46
	POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO CATCH UP WHEN HEADING FROM VIC TO SE QLD (Preview) Late next week.. (around 8 Aug) I plan to head North from Central Vic to SE QLD.... I prefer to start somewhere around Mansfield and stick to the mountain ranges below the snow line as that is where the photo opportunities and scenery are.... I am attempting to loosely plan opportunities to meet up with...	isuzuswag	22	950	08:57 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Beth54
	Happy birthday Poppy Sore Eye (Preview) Have great day Paul and enjoy that new chair you are picking up today. I was dobbed in, now you are	Dougwe	7	417	08:53 PM Aug 15, 2014 by pugs
	Retire Aug 22. (Preview) My last day of real work on Friday 22Augest 34 years service as line worker .Worked in Ryde to Brooklyn area maintaining 11kv /415v mains and supply to customers.. . At 61 I 'm doing the big loop . A few things to do before we go like some maintenance on home mainly gutters .. See you all out there .. Grae...	Aus-Kiwi	18	912	08:41 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Mike C
	suburban gas/elect - gas lighting isssue (Preview) Suburban gas/electric model sw6dea. When lighting with gas the hot water unit takes a number of efforts before it stays lit. It seems to attempt to start in bouts of 3. And then requires being switched off and on again. And a further 3 attempts then try to light. Sometimes it may take 3-4 on/off at...	cobberandco	3	618	11:15 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Gunsondeck
	Whats your towing rig (Preview) I have spent yesterday look for a towing rig, my preference is leaning towards either the BT50/Ranger or a Triton 2010/11 The Bt50/Ranger in a freestyle cab 3.0ltr TDI as either a 2.5 or 3t towing capacity, where the Triton in a similar configuration is only 2.25t. Finding one is not the problem but the...	Gundog	9	1592	09:29 AM Aug 15, 2014 by rosco532
	Just found out (Preview) just been told i am wealthy because i drive a car ,and here i was thinking i wanted more, i did not realise i was so well off	Cowboy7307	8	910	07:25 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Jetta7
	selling (Preview) Hi All, It is with great reluctance and long discussions, that we have decided to sell our campervan, We only bought it last year and had so much work done on it but unfortunately age has caught up with us, after a trip to W.A. we realise that we cannot continue travelling on the road. We have been so lu...	Helena	9	1017	06:08 AM Aug 15, 2014 by Helena
	Lounge chair update... (Preview) Learning on this trip what we need to organise re lounge chair asnd table placement as well as what we need to do to tidy up the tandem wheel arch. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	9	842	10:50 PM Aug 14, 2014 by aussie_paul
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